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. 2008 Nov 3;12(6):R134. doi: 10.1186/cc7105

Table 3.

Adjusted odds ratio (OR) of lower and high day 3 delivered tidal volume for closed compared with open model intensive acre units (ICUs)

Covariate* Adjusted OR for outcome (day 3 tidal volume†)
≤ 6.5 mL/Kg < 8 mL/Kg ≥ 12 mL/Kg



OR 95% CI OR 95% CI OR 95% CI
ICU model
 Closed 2.23 1.09–4.56 2.09 1.19–3.65 0.30 0.17–0.55
 Open 1.00 Referent 1.00 Referent 1.00 Referent

* adjusted for age, gender, Acute Physiology Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) III at acute lung injury (ALI) onset, ALI risk factor, operative status of patient, chest x-ray severity at ALI onset, academic status

† Kg predicted body weight or measured body weight if height not measured